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Broccoli Salad – Simple, Creamy & Crowd-Pleasing Recipe


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  • Author: Sarah
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 cups 1x

Description

A creamy, crunchy broccoli salad made with bacon, cheddar, cranberries, and sunflower seeds tossed in a tangy homemade dressing.


Ingredients

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  • 56 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup crumbled bacon
  • 1/2 cup salted sunflower seeds
  • 1/3 cup red onion, diced
  • 3/4 cup mayo
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 3 Tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

  • Chop broccoli into small florets.
  • Dice onion and cube or shred cheddar.
  • Combine broccoli, cheese, cranberries, bacon, sunflower seeds, and onion.
  • Whisk together mayo, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat evenly.
  • Chill for at least one hour before serving.
  • Stir again before serving.

Notes

You can use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.

Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Optional: blanch broccoli for softer texture.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad, Side Dish
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 291
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 617mg
  • Fat: 19g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 17g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 33mg